JournalismPakistan.com | Published April 03, 2025 at 01:55 pm | JP Staff Report
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ISLAMABAD—Veteran journalist Ghulam Abbas Shah has joined Discover Pakistan Television, the country’s largest infotainment channel, as the Head of Programming.
With a distinguished career spanning 25 years, Shah has worked with some of Pakistan’s top news organizations, including News One, Express News, Aaj TV, and BOL News. Over the years, he has established himself as a seasoned media professional known for his expertise in news programming, editorial strategy, and content curation.
Speaking to JournalismPakistan.com, Shah expressed his enthusiasm for this new role. "This new journey is a continuation of my commitment to quality content and storytelling. I am excited to bring my experience and insights to Discover Pakistan and contribute to its growth as a leading infotainment platform," he said.
Shah extended his gratitude to Dr. Qaiser, CEO of Discover Pakistan, for placing his trust in him. He emphasized his eagerness to embark on this new chapter and work towards enhancing the channel’s programming standards.
Discover Pakistan TV, known for its engaging travelogues, cultural documentaries, and infotainment content, is expected to benefit from Shah’s extensive experience in the industry. His appointment marks a significant step in the channel’s ongoing efforts to enrich its content and expand its audience reach.
اسلام آباد—سینئر صحافی غلام عباس شاہ نے ڈسکور پاکستان ٹیلی ویژن، جو ملک کا سب سے بڑا انفو ٹینمنٹ چینل ہے، میں ہیڈ آف پروگرامنگ کے طور پر شمولیت اختیار کر لی ہے۔
غلام عباس شاہ کے صحافتی کیریئر کو 25 سال ہو چکے ہیں، اور اس دوران انہوں نے پاکستان کے بڑے نیوز چینلز، جن میں نیوز ون، ایکسپریس نیوز، آج ٹی وی، اور بول نیوز شامل ہیں، میں خدمات انجام دی ہیں۔ اپنی کامیاب صحافتی زندگی میں وہ نیوز پروگرامنگ، ایڈیٹوریل حکمت عملی، اور مواد کی تیاری میں مہارت حاصل کر چکے ہیں۔
جرنلزم پاکستان ڈاٹ کام سے بات کرتے ہوئے، شاہ نے اپنے نئے سفر پر خوشی کا اظہار کیا۔ "یہ نیا سفر میرے عزم کا تسلسل ہے جو معیاری مواد اور کہانی نویسی کے لیے ہے۔ میں پرجوش ہوں کہ اپنے تجربے اور بصیرت کو ڈسکور پاکستان میں لا کر اس چینل کی ترقی میں اپنا کردار ادا کروں،" انہوں نے کہا۔
شاہ نے ڈسکور پاکستان کے سی ای او ڈاکٹر قیصر کا شکریہ ادا کیا کہ انہوں نے ان پر اعتماد کیا اور اس نئی ذمہ داری کے حوالے سے جوش و خروش کا اظہار کیا۔
ڈسکور پاکستان ٹی وی جو اپنے دلکش ٹریول لاگز، ثقافتی دستاویزی فلموں، اور انفو ٹینمنٹ مواد کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے، شاہ کے وسیع تجربے سے فائدہ اٹھانے کی امید رکھتا ہے۔ ان کی تقرری چینل کے ناظرین تک رسائی اور پروگرامنگ کے معیار کو مزید بہتر بنانے کی جانب ایک اہم قدم ہے۔
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